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FILMED DURING CANADIAN MUSIC FEST 2011
BALCONYTV TORONTO IS BROUGHT TO YOU IN ASSOCIATION WITH INDIE WEEK AND THE UNDERGROUND GARAGE
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Drawn together in 2007, by their love of music and a common vision to forge their own musical path, Mike Hargreaves (vocals), Sasha Appler (keys/trumpet), Ryan Frith (bass) and Stefan Cvetkovic (drums) formed MICHOU. Displaying a refreshingly light-hearted outlook and not taking themselves too seriously, the Windsor-bred quartet adopted the slogan "It's Nice to Michou," embracing a fun-loving approach to everything they do.
What started as a Hargreaves solo project, soon became something bigger when Appler, Frith and Cvetkovic joined to help fill out his musical vision on the live stage. As a "band", the individual members seemed to tap into a well of creativity resulting in an effortless, collaborative approach to making music. In 2007, Michou released its first EP Medea, followed by a debut full-length titled Myshkin in 2008. A single and video for the track "Control" had some notable success airing on XM The Verge, and on MuchMusic. The band hit the road that Fall attracting a sizable and loyal fanbase wherever they performed.
Playing several hundred self-booked shows in their first two years, Michou got a break when they received a grant from Manitoba Film and Sound to record Cardona in May 2009 at Empire Recording with Phil Deschambault and engineer Tony Katsabanis. Mixed by Eric Ratz (Billy Talent, Cancer Bats), Cardona was released in March 2010, with a national tour that followed.
The success of this full length won them 'Artist of the Year' at this years XM Verge Awards over Canadian heavy-weights Arcade Fire, Tegan and Sara and Zeus. Although Michou strives to not take themselves too seriously, they certainly take making music seriously, and released another short disc titled Celebrate Love EP in March 2011. Hargreaves' lyrics deliver strong emotive messages, deconstructing the human condition. Infectious melodies are delivered with honesty and passion, and the band's charisma onstage is impressive. However, it is the sincerity and sense of humour in which Michou relates to their fans that seems to fuel their ever-growing popularity.
Now they prepare for an ambitious cross-Canada tour with Toronto's USS. The tour begins in May 2011 and show dates will take them into the summer where they will be performing at Toronto's EDGE Festival.
http://www.itsnicetomichou.com
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FILMED DURING CANADIAN MUSIC FEST 2011
BALCONYTV TORONTO IS BROUGHT TO YOU IN ASSOCIATION WITH INDIE WEEK AND THE UNDERGROUND GARAGE
PRESENTED BY NOEL COPEMAN
http://www.undergroundgarage.ca
http://www.indieweek.com
Drawn together in 2007, by their love of music and a common vision to forge their own musical path, Mike Hargreaves (vocals), Sasha Appler (keys/trumpet), Ryan Frith (bass) and Stefan Cvetkovic (drums) formed MICHOU. Displaying a refreshingly light-hearted outlook and not taking themselves too seriously, the Windsor-bred quartet adopted the slogan "It's Nice to Michou," embracing a fun-loving approach to everything they do.
What started as a Hargreaves solo project, soon became something bigger when Appler, Frith and Cvetkovic joined to help fill out his musical vision on the live stage. As a "band", the individual members seemed to tap into a well of creativity resulting in an effortless, collaborative approach to making music. In 2007, Michou released its first EP Medea, followed by a debut full-length titled Myshkin in 2008. A single and video for the track "Control" had some notable success airing on XM The Verge, and on MuchMusic. The band hit the road that Fall attracting a sizable and loyal fanbase wherever they performed.
Playing several hundred self-booked shows in their first two years, Michou got a break when they received a grant from Manitoba Film and Sound to record Cardona in May 2009 at Empire Recording with Phil Deschambault and engineer Tony Katsabanis. Mixed by Eric Ratz (Billy Talent, Cancer Bats), Cardona was released in March 2010, with a national tour that followed.
The success of this full length won them 'Artist of the Year' at this years XM Verge Awards over Canadian heavy-weights Arcade Fire, Tegan and Sara and Zeus. Although Michou strives to not take themselves too seriously, they certainly take making music seriously, and released another short disc titled Celebrate Love EP in March 2011. Hargreaves' lyrics deliver strong emotive messages, deconstructing the human condition. Infectious melodies are delivered with honesty and passion, and the band's charisma onstage is impressive. However, it is the sincerity and sense of humour in which Michou relates to their fans that seems to fuel their ever-growing popularity.
Now they prepare for an ambitious cross-Canada tour with Toronto's USS. The tour begins in May 2011 and show dates will take them into the summer where they will be performing at Toronto's EDGE Festival.
http://www.itsnicetomichou.com
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